The adoption of imported and thermo-sensitive ink enhances erasability, while tungsten carbide balls result in smoother writing.

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Ink options: Suppliers employ inputs from local, Japan or Germany providers. China-made ink yields imprints that can be removed by a rubber eraser in 2 to 24hr, while those from some imported variants can be erased anytime. Companies are also adopting thermo-sensitive ink, the marks of which disappear when the temperature reaches 60 C and become visible again at -10 C. Foreign materials usually have writing lengths 300 to 400m longer than domestically procured inputs.

Housing: ABS and PC are the popular barrel materials. These can be easily molded into various shapes and are suitable for different logo printing methods. Metal, including aluminum, zinc alloy and brass, is sometimes used in more expensive pieces. Models are available in capped, twist or retractable configurations.

User comfort: Businesses are incorporating nonslip TPR grips for easy grasping. A number of high-end erasable pens feature silicone padding, which is soft and hypoallergenic.

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